Configuring Secure Shell (SSH)
Messages Related to SSH Operation
Message Meaning
After you execute the crypto key generate ssh [rsa]
Generating new RSA host key. If the
cache is depleted, this could take up to
two minutes.
command, the switch displays this message while it
is generating the key.
Host RSA key file corrupt or not found.
Use 'crypto key generate ssh rsa' to
create new host key.
The switch’s key is missing or corrupt. Use the crypto
key generate ssh [rsa] command to generate a new
key for the switch.
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